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Synonyms for Bid (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something):
bidding, command, dictation

WordNet sense 2 (a formal proposal to buy at a specified price):
tender

WordNet sense 3 (make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands):
call

WordNet sense 4 (propose a payment):
offer

WordNet sense 5 (invoke upon):
wish

WordNet sense 6 (ask someone in a friendly way to do something):
invite, invite

WordNet sense 7 (an attempt to get something):
play

WordNet sense 8 (ask for or request earnestly):
adjure, beseech, conjure, entreat, press


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